The football program at The Bolles School has a history of success dating back to 1983 when the Bulldogs won their first state championship. Ever since then, Bolles football has grown and is well known across the United States. Bolles has won eleven state championships. They also send many athletes to play at the collegiate level every year and many go on to play professionally.

To celebrate the continued success of the football program, the community now has their very own “Doghouse.” The Doghouse is a great environment for Bolles football players to relax, do homework, eat, and hang out with their teammates. The Doghouse is owned by the parents of Luke Toland ’28 and is available to Bulldog football players Monday through Friday, before or after practice.

When players arrive at the Doghouse, they must leave their shoes at the door. When they walk through the door they are immediately fed with full meals and not snacks, because very often the first thing on your mind after practice is food. Toland’s mother is the main caretaker of the Doghouse. She takes care of everyone in the Doghouse as if they are her own family.

Football players are welcome to stay the night and are always under parental supervision. The Doghouse is an 8-bedroom house.

Dawson Bridges ‘27 says his favorite thing to do at the Doghouse is to “hang out with the guys, and play NCAA College Football 25.” He also says, “The dining room is the best place to study.” On average, after practice there are about 20-25 players at the Doghouse.

“The Doghouse is a place for the Bolles football team to feel welcome,” says Coleman Spencer ‘25. “The Doghouse is our home as a family.”

Overall, the dog house is a place for football players to hang out with each other and bond as a team.